Press Officer (f/m/d)

Frankfurt am Main

Your career at Deutsche Börse Group

Fixed term-contract for one year, part time 23hrs/week on three days

Your area of work:

As a Communications Specialist, you will be part of the team of the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation, a non-profit organisation based in Frankfurt/Main that is dedicated to collecting, exhibiting and promoting contemporary photography. We are responsible for the further development and presentation of the Art Collection Deutsche Börse, which now comprises over 2,400 photographic works by around 170 artists from 40 nations. In our exhibition space in Eschborn near Frankfurt/Main, we present several exhibitions a year that are open to the public. Supporting young artists is a particular concern of ours, as we promote them in many ways: with awards, scholarships or joint projects with other art institutions. Together with the Photographers’ Gallery in London, we annually award the renowned Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize. Furthermore, we support exhibition projects of international museums and institutions as well as the development of platforms for academic dialogue and research on the medium of photography. In your role, you will support us in communicating our programme and activities to a wide range of audiences, regionally, nationally and internationally. The position is initially limited to one year with the option of extension.

We offer:

• a varied and meaningful role in the dynamic environment of an art foundation
• the opportunity to actively contribute to and shape the foundation's activities
• work in a small, dedicated and collegial team
• a modern workplace in the heart of Frankfurt
• attractive remuneration and social benefits

• You will take care of our media and public relations activities: writing press releases, being the point of contact for the media representatives, promoting media cooperations, further developing the media distribution list, organising media tours
• You are responsible for the Photography Foundation's social media channels (Instagram, Facebook and Vimeo) and their development
• You will write texts of different scope and for different target groups for invitations, newsletters, website etc.
• You will coordinate, orchestrate and further develop the Foundation's various channels and its communication strategy

Your profile:

• You have a university degree in communications, linguistics, humanities, or a comparable qualification
• You have a high communication affinity and at least two years of professional experience in the evolving media landscape (both traditional and social media) preferably in the cultural sector
• You have a strong interest in contemporary photography
• Your writing skills and ability to tailor formats and content geared to different target groups are excellent
• You are an open and creative personality, bring a high degree of motivation and interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a team
• You are well organized, flexible, reliable, eager to learn and to take on responsibility
• You are excellent in written and spoken German and English

Why Deutsche Börse Group?

We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.

Mobility

We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

Work environment

Collaboration, communication, or deep focus – in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

Health and wellbeing

We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

Financial stability

We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

Hybrid work

Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.

Flexible working hours

We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.

Internationality

Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like-minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.

Development

We promote individual development by offering internal development programmes, mentoring, further education and training budgets.